You now when you look for something specific on the internet and before you know it, you fell into the google-wormhole… That is exactly what happened to me when I was looking at the bubble lodges. These ‘tents’ were designed by French designer Pierre-Stéphane Dumas and are sold by Bubble Tree. Since it is a French concept, these lodges are quite common accross France; however, there are some popping up in the rest of the world. I have browsed through and made my own shortlist of favourites, but if you want to see all the options you can find it on the Bubble Tree website.

• Le Domaine Des Butineuses. About 2 hours from Paris and nestled in nature, you’ll find three Bee Bubbles (yes, they are bee-themed and very cute!). You can also rent a telescope, get packed lunches and buy products from their bee colonies.
• Domaine Le Coq Enchanté. About 20 minutes from Lisieux. They have a beautiful Bubble, but also several other options each as lovely as the rest. The decor reminds me very much of Scandinavian design (very white and grey – don’t get me wrong, I love it), which fits even better when you learn they also offer a Norwegian spa on site.
• La Vallée de Pratmeur. Set in a beautiful hilly estate; a 5 min drive from Quistinic in Southern Brittany. They have a lot of interesting and unusual accommodation options, each more amazing than the next. Be sure to check out the Bubbles (of course), the treehouses, the spa cabins… you know what, just explore all the different options because they are all great.
• La Route des Bulles. Now, I’ll be honest – this one is one of my favourites because of the originality of the name. About 20 minutes drive from Troyes and in the heart of the Champagne valley, you can stay in a bubble right next to the Champagne Gremillet estate. If you are not bubbling with excitement over this, then you are obviously not a champagne fan. And that is also okay. You can also consider their Haute de Flandre bubbles 10km South of Malo-les-Bains in Northern France.
• L’Angle du Bonheur. The estate is about 130 km (1h30 drive) south of Nancy and just as far from the Basel and the Swiss border. Their website describes the accommodation as ‘magical cabins and bubbles’, and I couldn’t agree more. It really looks like something from a fairytale.
• Somn’en Bulle. Vibrantly decorated Bubble lodges, baskets with snacks, massages and beautiful nature. This is a perfect retreat from a busy life. About 90 minutes drive from Toulouse and be sure to book on their site for a discount.
• Ferme de Courneillac. Ferme = farm in French. And yes, this is on a working Agora goat farm that produces Mohair products about an hour south of Toulouse. Apart from staying in a bubble with a beautiful view of the Pyrenees and a hot tub, you can also meet the goats. If you pick the right season, you can hold a lamb! Well, I suppose you can also just visit the farm, but then you miss out on the hot tub…
• Ô Clair de Bulles bubbles and spas in Lot et Garonne. I am usually hooked with the word ‘spa’, but wait until you see their Scandinavian baths.
• Les Cabanes de la Romaningue. Just 15 minutes outside of Bordeaux. They offer a wide variety of interesting accommodations – from hanging tents to treetop cabins. And, of course, bubbles with a lovely view. You can also add activities, such as a cellar or vineyard tour, massages, picnics or a variety of baskets.
• La Bulle d’Ardèche. About 90 km from Valence you can find a bubble with some of the most spectacular views. These bubbles are also available year round and it looks amazing in winter with snow all around.
• La Bolla del Borgo in Italy – about an hour from Ancona on the east coast. The bubble suite is in a cherry tree orchard with the vineyards of the Mencaroni’s Farm all around.
• Hotel Aire de Bardenas at the entrance of the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain. This is a desert landscape about an hour from Zaragoza. There are several room options, but can you imagine how amazing the starry sky will be from your bed in a bubble room here. The restaurant, orchards, pool and long list of activities are a bonus.
• Bubble-tent Bad Dürrheim in the Black Forest in Germany offers beautiful views of the Alps, breakfast baskets and heated tents for the winter.
• The 5 million star hotel, Iceland. This one is unique, since it is more a tour than a place to overnight. There are two scheduled tours: the Golden Circle tour or the South Coast tour. Each ends in you sleeping in a bubble room. And if you go in the winter months, you might even see the northern lights!
• Les Bulles de Farino Lodge, New Caledonia (French territory). A beautiful island destination, stunning island-inspired decor and surrounder by breathtaking nature. You will have to unwind if you stay in this bubble for a while. The lodge is adults–only, but with a hot tub and breakfast provided, this is a great place for couples. *The website is only in French, but fortunately we have Google translate.
• Kaz Insolite, Réunion (Island). Surrounded by the forest you can truly become ‘one with nature’. With several units to choose from, you can pick a bubble that works for you.
• Le Domaine des Bulles, Martinique. Definitely one of my favourites when it comes to decor. Or maybe rather immediate scenary. Each bubble and the plot around it is uniquely decorated. And if that didn’t win you over, there is also a spa.
• Bubble Lodge, Mauritius. I always think of Mauritius as a dream-holiday destination. The Bubble Lodge definitely supports this – the decor, the surroundings, the luxury. One day when I am all grown up and super rich, this is where I will go for summer vacations.
• Basecamp Terlingua in Texas, USA. The camp is close to both the Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend Ranch State Park, and has several bubbles to choose from. They also have other options, in case you want a different experience – chosing between casitas, tipi tents (how cool is that?!), lotus tents or if you prefer diy, you can pitch your own tent.
• Mirumiru in NSW, Australia. There is this joke that everything in Australia will try to kill you, and probably can, so personally I am not keen on sleeping in a tent. Which makes these bubbles even more perfect for the land down under. Your own little safety-bubble. The picturesque Tenterfield Heritage Village, spectacular landscapes and interesting activities all adds to the charm.